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The Jesus de Limpia de Consolacion, or "La Capitana" sank in October of 1654 off the coast of Chanduy, Ecuador. The 1,200 ton Spanish galleon was the largest built in Colonial American during the 17th century, and the flagship of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the South Sea Armada. This ship was commissioned to carry Spanish coins including the Potosi Mint scandal coins, the subsequent countermark coins and many other dated from 1649-1654. 

Coins from this collection will present themselves in predominately the 8 Reales denomination. Some smaller varieties in denomination exist, however they are considered unique. According to records during this time, The King mandated that all 8 and 4 Reales coins be reviewed and "crown marked" as needed. This was due to the large fraud detected at the Potosi Mint in 1650.  All of the 2 and 1 Reales coins were ordered to be returned and re-minted, meaning many of the smaller coins technically should not exist!

8 Escudo - Lima Mint - Dated 1715
8 Escudo - Lima Mint - Dated 1715 $18,000
Shackle Chain - Hand Cast in 14K gold
Shackle Chain - Hand Cast in 14K gold $8,190
Atocha Shipwreck - 2 Reales - Potosi - Grade 1
Atocha Shipwreck - 2 Reales - Potosi - Grade 1 $7,000

2 Escudo Gold Doublon - Minted in Seville - Dated 1621 - Mounted in 14K Gold with Emeralds and Diamonds
2 Escudo Gold Doublon - Minted in Seville - Dated 1621 - Mounted in 14K Gold with Emeralds and Diamonds $6,875
14k Gold - Money Chain - 22" - 53g
14k Gold - Money Chain - 22" - 53g $5,800
Atocha - 8 Reales - Grade (1) - Assayer "R" - Balastar Ramos (1610-1613)
Atocha - 8 Reales - Grade (1) - Assayer "R" - Balastar Ramos (1610-1613) $5,700

Atocha - 2 Reales - Grade 3 - Assayer "B" Ballesteros (1589-1615)
Atocha - 2 Reales - Grade 3 - Assayer "B" Ballesteros (1589-1615) $5,700
Atocha Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Grade 2 - Assayer: "R" (Baltasar Ramos) - 1574-1576)
Atocha Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Grade 2 - Assayer: "R" (Baltasar Ramos) - 1574-1576) $5,500
Atocha- 4 Reales-Mounted in 14K Gold with Scuba Diver holding an Emerald
Atocha- 4 Reales-Mounted in 14K Gold with Scuba Diver holding an Emerald $5,500

Columbian Emerald - Uncut - 13.7 Carats - Mounted in 14K Gold with Diamond accents.
Columbian Emerald - Uncut - 13.7 Carats - Mounted in 14K Gold with Diamond accents. $5,400
Two- Tone Shackle Chain - Hand Cast in 14K gold and 14K white gold
Two- Tone Shackle Chain - Hand Cast in 14K gold and 14K white gold $5,310
Atocha Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Grade 3 - Potosi Mint under Philip III - Assayer "R" Larger curved R - Balastar Ramos Leceta
Atocha Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Grade 3 - Potosi Mint under Philip III - Assayer "R" Larger curved R - Balastar Ramos Leceta $5,200

La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Partially dated 16(XX) - Lovely!
La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Partially dated 16(XX) - Lovely! $5,000
Atocha - 8 Reales - Grade 2 - Assayer "B" (Balastar Ramos) 1610-1612
Atocha - 8 Reales - Grade 2 - Assayer "B" (Balastar Ramos) 1610-1612 $4,900
Atocha Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Mexico Minted - Grade 1
Atocha Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Mexico Minted - Grade 1 $4,600

Atocha Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Grade three (3) - Assayer "R" - Double strike on both sides. -
Atocha Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Grade three (3) - Assayer "R" - Double strike on both sides. - $4,500
La Capitana Shipwreck - Post Transitional pillar and wave - Fully Dated 1652 - Crowned Pillar and Wave - "E" Assayer's Mark on Pillar
La Capitana Shipwreck - Post Transitional pillar and wave - Fully Dated 1652 - Crowned Pillar and Wave - "E" Assayer's Mark on Pillar $4,300
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales Coin - Potosi Mint - Post Transitional - Pillar and Wave - Fully Dated 1654 - Unique dots - Broken die
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales Coin - Potosi Mint - Post Transitional - Pillar and Wave - Fully Dated 1654 - Unique dots - Broken die $4,300

La Capitana - 8 Reales - Potosi Mint - Fully Dated 1653 - Post Transitional - Pillar and Wave *
La Capitana - 8 Reales - Potosi Mint - Fully Dated 1653 - Post Transitional - Pillar and Wave * $4,200
Silver Tetradrachma - Athena + Owl - Mounted in 18K gold Necklace
Silver Tetradrachma - Athena + Owl - Mounted in 18K gold Necklace $4,100
"Rosebud" South Sea Pearl Octopus Pendant with Gemstones
"Rosebud" South Sea Pearl Octopus Pendant with Gemstones $4,000

La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Assayer "E" Erqueta - Partially Dated (XX)52. -
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Assayer "E" Erqueta - Partially Dated (XX)52. - $4,000
La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Assayer "E" with PH - Dated 1654
La Capitana Shipwreck - 4 Reales - Assayer "E" with PH - Dated 1654 $3,900
La Capitana - 8 Reales - Assayer "O" (Roas the wheel). Double Counter Stamps. "L" on cross side and "Crown" on Shield side. Partially dated (1)650.
La Capitana - 8 Reales - Assayer "O" (Roas the wheel). Double Counter Stamps. "L" on cross side and "Crown" on Shield side. Partially dated (1)650. $3,800

Atocha Shipwreck - 8 Reales Cob - Mounted in Sterling Silver with a 14K gold frame and emerald accents.
Atocha Shipwreck - 8 Reales Cob - Mounted in Sterling Silver with a 14K gold frame and emerald accents. $3,650
Ancient Athena - Attica Silver Tetradrachm - Circa 440 BCE - 14K Gold (Full body wrap) Mount
Ancient Athena - Attica Silver Tetradrachm - Circa 440 BCE - 14K Gold (Full body wrap) Mount $3,650
Ancient Greek - Pegasus - Corinth, Corinthia - AR stater - Circa. 345-307 BC, "pegasus," mounted pegasus-side out in 14K gold twisted-wire bezel with shackle bail.
Ancient Greek - Pegasus - Corinth, Corinthia - AR stater - Circa. 345-307 BC, "pegasus," mounted pegasus-side out in 14K gold twisted-wire bezel with shackle bail. $3,600

La Capitana - 1 Reales - Spanish cob - 1654 - Assayer E
La Capitana - 1 Reales - Spanish cob - 1654 - Assayer E $3,500
Sante Fe de Bogota - 2 Escudos - Assayer "JJ"- (1775-1784) - Mounted in 14K Gold Bezel
Sante Fe de Bogota - 2 Escudos - Assayer "JJ"- (1775-1784) - Mounted in 14K Gold Bezel $3,500
Ancient Greek - Alexander III, the Great - Silver Tetradrachma - Date: 336-323 BCE - Mounted in Sterling Silver with 14K Gold accents -
Ancient Greek - Alexander III, the Great - Silver Tetradrachma - Date: 336-323 BCE - Mounted in Sterling Silver with 14K Gold accents - $3,500

1715 Treasure Fleet - 8 Reales - Partially Dated 17(XX). Original Certificate of Authenticity signed by Kip Wagner
1715 Treasure Fleet - 8 Reales - Partially Dated 17(XX). Original Certificate of Authenticity signed by Kip Wagner $3,500
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Crowned marked with a "L" on the cross side. Partially dated 16(XX). Unusual double strike on shield side.
La Capitana Shipwreck - 8 Reales - Crowned marked with a "L" on the cross side. Partially dated 16(XX). Unusual double strike on shield side. Sold Out
This 1715 Fleet 8 Reales is beautifully accented by a 14K Gold custom shark mount. A true statement piece!
This 1715 Fleet 8 Reales is beautifully accented by a 14K Gold custom shark mount. A true statement piece! $3,400

1 Escudo Gold Coin - Minted in Madrid, Spain - Dated 1792 - Crowned Shield on Collar of "The Golden Fleece" - Ring mount is 14K gold
1 Escudo Gold Coin - Minted in Madrid, Spain - Dated 1792 - Crowned Shield on Collar of "The Golden Fleece" - Ring mount is 14K gold $3,350
Nuestra Senora de Atocha - 8 Reales - Grade 2 (two) - Mounted in a Sterling Silver frame with an Emerald accent.